H.R. 471 Summary

• Honors astronaut John Glenn on the 50th anniversary of his Friendship 7 space flight on February 20, 1962, when he became the first American to orbit the Earth.

• Recognizes Glenn's accomplishments including his 24-year career as a U.S. Senator and his return to space aboard Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998 at age 77, making him the oldest person to travel in space.

• Acknowledges Glenn's contributions to space exploration and his role in establishing The Ohio State University John Glenn School of Public Affairs and the renaming of NASA Lewis Research Center to Glenn Research Center in 1999.

• Expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' appreciation for Glenn's work ethic and his inspiration to countless individuals to excel in numerous fields of endeavor.

• Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to John Glenn.